VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnam moves to attract higher-quality FDI flows

Under the Government’s Decree No. 236/2025/ND-CP, effective from October 15, 2025, Vietnam officially applies a global minimum tax rate of 15% on multinational enterprises with consolidated revenues of 750 million EUR (877.87 million USD) or more. This move helps the Southeast Asian nation align its tax policy with international practices, as more than 100 countries have already introduced similar measures.

Party chief’s official visit to Finland symbolises new era of cooperation: Ambassador

Key highlights of the visit include talks and meetings with Finland’s leaders to chart future priorities, and the signing of important agreements in new pillar sectors to drive practical, effective, and sustainable collaboration.

Vietnam emerges as Apple’s next destination in race for AI-powered home devices

Analysts from Nikkei and Bloomberg noted that Vietnam is rising from being an industrial satellite to becoming a technological hub, capable of participating more deeply in engineering design and product validation.

Cross-border e-commerce platforms help Vietnamese products reach more markets

Vietnam's e-commerce market has surpassed 25 billion USD, a 20% increase from the previous year, accounting for about 10% of total retail sales and consumer service revenue. That gives Vietnam the third place in Southeast Asia in this regard.

Vietnam weighs establishment of gold exchange to ensure market stability

The proposed trading floor is a coordinated policy step to complete market infrastructure and regulations, aiming to unlock gold reserves held by Vietnamese households, enhance transaction transparency, and strengthen the State’s management of the market.

PM urges Thanh Hoa to turn development aspirations into reality

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 15 attended and delivered a keynote speech at the 20th Party Congress of Thanh Hoa province for the 2025-2030 tenure.

Vietnam re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028 term

The United Nations General Assembly on October 14 (New York time) elected members of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, in which Vietnam was re-elected with 180 votes in favour, the highest in the Asia-Pacific group.

OP-ED: Streamlining apparatus: A new journey marked with progress

When the innovative mindset spreads from the central level to every commune and ward, when the administrations are truly "close to the people," public trust is strengthened, and the vision for a modern, transparent, and service-oriented administration is becoming a reality.

Vietnam’s re-election to UN Human Rights Council affirms growing global standing: Deputy FM

Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term reflects international recognition of the country's socio-economic achievements over the recent past as well as its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights while ensuring social welfare and improving living standards for its citizens.

Hanoi Opera House – A new cultural landmark for the capital

The Hanoi Opera House project, located on the Quang An area, Tay Ho ward has just been honoured at the 2025 Bui Xuan Phai – For the Love of Hanoi Awards. The development, invested by Sun Group and designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, is expected to become a new cultural and artistic symbol of Hanoi in the new era.

Vietnam re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028 term

Vietnam achieved the highest number of votes in the Asia-Pacific group, and is the only Asia-Pacific country that is a member of the UNHRC for the 2023-2025 term to be re-elected for the 2026-2028 term.

Vietnam's trade turnover up 17.3% in first nine months of 2025

In the first nine months of 2025, Vietnam’s total trade turnover reached 680.66 billion USD, up 17.3% year-on-year, with exports increasing by 16% and imports by 18.8%.

Party chief urges HCM City to create breakthrough institutions for growth

Addressing the first congress of the municipal Party Organisation on October 14 morning, the Party chief praised the city's remarkable progress over the past four decades of Doi Moi (renewal), especially during the five years implementing the resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress

HCM City’s first Party Congress for 2025-2030 term opens

By 2030, Ho Chi Minh City strives to become a civilised, modern city, and a leading innovation and integration hub during the national industrialisation and modernisation process; to hold a prominent position in Southeast Asia; and to reach the high-income group.

Hanoi gears up to host opening for signature of UN Convention against cybercrime

The UN Convention against Cybercrime originated in 2019 with the development of the first universal, globally comprehensive draft instrument. Vietnam, alongside other UN member states, supported the UN in launching the negotiation process for this groundbreaking document.

Vietnam's overseas investment hits 846.8 million USD in January-September

Vietnamese investors poured a total of 846.8 million USD into overseas projects in the first nine months of 2025, a 4.5-fold surge from the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Exhibition highlights achievements of Government’s Party Organisation

Within the framework of the first Congress of the Government's Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure from October 12–13 held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, the Vietnam News Agency organised an exhibition featuring the nation’s comprehensive and dynamic development and strong international integration.

NA’s Standing Committee pushes ahead digital transformation in tax management

The draft Law on Tax Administration plans to cut 96 administrative procedures, or 44% of the current total, and simplify 63 others. It spotlights a clear direction toward completely abolishing lump-sum taxation for household and individual businesses from 2026, while creating a favourable legal framework for these entities to transition into enterprises.

Government Party Organisation requested to identify goals to usher nation into new era of strong growth

The Party leader also acknowledged the achievements that the Government Party Organisation gained in the 2020-2025 tenure, describing them as the foundation and motivation for the Government Party Organisation to enter a new tenure.

Government Party Organisation pioneers, firmly advances forward with the nation in the new era: PM

Politburo member, Secretary of the Government Party Committee, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has penned an article highlighting the Government Party Organisation’s determination to pioneer and firmly advance forward with the nation in the new era – the era of the nation’s rise.